Nasal bone fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Facial trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Lucency is seen within the nasal bone with overlying soft tissue swelling depicting a nondisplaced fracture.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates nasal bone fracture on x-rays lateral projections.

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